Quick Facts on Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Established: 2008 Participants: Eight Wineries Location: Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Region - Between Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach and Virginia's Chesapeake Bay First Winery: Ingleside Vineyards Latest Winery: Vault Field Vineyards Primary grape varieties: Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal, Chambourcin Key Events: Passport program and Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival